Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Legal Services in Woburn, MA
Founded in 1982, McElhiney and Matson has established itself as a trusted legal practice in Woburn, Massachusetts. Our firm specializes in real estate law, family law, probate, and estate planning, serving clients with personalized legal counsel. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys prioritize client needs while maintaining deep expertise in evolving legal landscapes. We represent buyers, sellers, families, and businesses, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in every case. Our commitment to justice and client satisfaction has sustained our reputation for over 30 years.We work closely with lenders, builders, and relocation companies to streamline real estate transactions. In family law matters, we handle divorce, custody, adoption, and support cases with empathy and precision. Our probate services guide executors and beneficiaries through estate administration, while our estate planning practice safeguards clients' legacies. Though our founding partner John D. McElhiney passed in 2011, our team continues his legacy of excellence. Today, we remain dedicated to delivering outstanding legal outcomes rooted in local expertise.
Services
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Estate Planning
Loan Closings
Probate
Business Law
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined legal experience in Massachusetts courts
- Our team includes attorneys with Suffolk University Law School backgrounds
- We provide free initial consultations for all practice areas
- Our lawyers maintain active memberships in Massachusetts Bar Association
- We handle complex real estate transactions involving lenders and builders
Services
Real Estate Law
Representing buyers and sellers in real estate transactions, we ensure proper legal procedures during property acquisition or sale. Our attorneys handle title examinations, contract negotiations, and closing processes. With deep local market knowledge, we protect client interests in residential and commercial property matters.
Family Law
Handling divorce proceedings, child custody, adoption, and support cases, we provide compassionate legal representation. Our attorneys draft parenting plans, negotiate settlements, and advocate for clients' rights in Massachusetts family courts. We specialize in complex custody arrangements and spousal support matters.
Estate Planning
Creating comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. We help clients protect assets through tailored estate strategies. Our services cover elder planning, probate administration, and intergenerational wealth transfer to ensure clients' wishes are honored.
Loan Closings
Facilitating real estate loan closings for buyers and lenders, we ensure smooth transactions with accurate financial documentation. Our team reviews closing costs, prepares legal paperwork, and coordinates with financial institutions to complete property transfers efficiently.
Probate
Guiding executors and beneficiaries through probate processes, we handle estate administration from asset inventory to debt settlement. Our attorneys assist with will validation, tax filings, and property distribution according to Massachusetts law.
People
Robert F. Matson
Founding Partner
With Suffolk University degrees in law and business, Robert Matson has practiced Massachusetts law since 1980. Active in local bar associations, he focuses on real estate and business law matters.
Samuel F. Matson
Attorney
A Suffolk University Law School graduate, Samuel Matson specializes in real estate transactions and probate matters. He joined the firm in 2017 after completing his legal education in the evening division program.
Questions
What areas of law does McElhiney and Matson specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, family law, probate, estate planning, and business law matters in Massachusetts.
Do you handle cases outside Woburn, Massachusetts?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Massachusetts including Middlesex, Essex, and Norfolk counties.
What experience do your attorneys have in real estate law?
Our attorneys have handled Massachusetts real estate transactions since the 1980s, working with buyers, sellers, and lenders.
How do you handle probate cases?
We guide executors through estate administration, handling asset inventory, debt settlement, and property distribution per Massachusetts law.
Are your attorneys licensed in Massachusetts courts?
Yes, all our attorneys are licensed in Massachusetts state courts and U.S. District Court (MA).
